Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MONTGOMERY ROAD, WS2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY ROAD, WS2 0AU.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS2 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS2 0AU is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Road, 0.2km from Bentley in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Bentley and Darlaston North ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS2 0AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00051870 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS2 0AU. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS2 0AU has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson48
Vehicle crime46
Anti-social behaviour27
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.4 km
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King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.7 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.1 km
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy

Good1178 pupils1.2 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
  • Nuts about Fruit0.8 km
  • A & H Supersave0.3 km
  • Candy & Occasions0.3 km
  • Martins Newsagent0.2 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall1.0 km
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keymaster0.6 km
  • Bentley Green Beefeater0.5 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • BB's Coffee Shop &0.8 km
  • Cinnamon Court0.9 km
  • Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas0.6 km
  • KFC (M6 Juction 10)1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Cardamom Balti Restaurant0.2 km
  • Hungry Pigs0.2 km
  • Hungry Bite0.7 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.6 km
  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km